$2,200
H 31.5 in W 48 in D 22 in
Maitland Smith Mahogany Regency Style 3 Drawer Writing Desk w/ Brass Gallery
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Maitland Smith Mahogany Regency French Louis XVI Style 3 Drawer Writing Desk w/ Brass Gallery, Finished
Glass, Mahogany
French Louis XVI Style Writing Desk with Gallery, 1930s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
rectangular writing surface above a single drawer and is topped by a raised gallery fitted with small drawers
Brass
$9,000
H 31 in W 36 in D 19 in
Baker Very Fine All Rosewood & Brass Gallery Trim Petit Desk Console Table MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Art Deco Style Baker Very Fine c1950s All Rosewood & Brass Gallery Trim Petit Desk Console
Brass
$33,754
H 30.71 in W 48.43 in D 22.05 in
Very Rare Gillow Breakfront Library Desk Brass Gallery Burr Amboyna Wood
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
desk with brass gallery in Burr Amboyna timber, circa 1852-1857 An exceptionally rare example of a
Burl, Mahogany
$2,800
H 37.75 in W 30.38 in D 18.75 in
Fine Antique French Marquetry Inlaid Bureau De Dame Circa 1890
Located in Bridgeport, CT
compartment and a red flocked writing surface. The desk with a brass floral and pierced gallery trim, gilt
Brass
Antique T. Wallis And Co. London Mahogany Roll Top Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
form and handsome contrasting woods. Brass plaque in a top drawer. The top cabinet with a carved
Brass
Unusual Demilune Writing Table
Located in Froxfield, Wiltshire
An unusual mid-19th century mahogany and gilt metal mounted demilune writing table with a pierced
Brass
Sheraton Revival Rosewood Cylinder Bureau - Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3169 Exceptional Sheraton revival - Edwardian rosewood bureau - writing table, having original
Rosewood
Writing Table, Late 19th Century Mahogany, Sheraton Revival
By Sheraton Revival
Located in Uppingham, GB
Mahogany Sheraton revival tambour fronted writing table, circa 1890. Pierced brass gallery above a
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 30.75 in W 54 in D 28 in
Antique Small English Mahogany Desk with Embossed Leather Top and Brass Gallery
Located in Houston, TX
like drawers. Brass knob button pulls and brass gallery across front of desk. Top has brown
Mahogany
Sold
H 28.5 in W 41 in D 28 in
English Regency Period Writing Table with Brass Gallery and Tooled Leather Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality stylish Regency period mahogany writing table of small size, the gilt-tooled green
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 33 in W 32.5 in D 18.25 in
English Adams Style Petite Writing Table Desk with Brass Gallery and Drawer
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This small writing table is similar to Maitland Smith or Theodore Alexander. The desk is in good
Walnut
Sold
H 37 in W 36 in D 20.5 in
English Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Ladies Writing Desk with Gallery
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
upper section features a pierced brass top gallery and two drawers on each side. The shaped writing
Brass
Kingwood Kidney Shaped Writing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
French kingwood ladies writing table the raised pierced brass gallery to the kidney-shaped top
Kingwood
French 19c. Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Walnut writing table, having 3/4 pierced brass gallery, embossed leather skiver, brass details on
Brass
Sold
H 32.49 in W 29.73 in D 18.12 in
Antique Edwardian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Bow Fronted Writing Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality rosewood inlaid bow fronted writing table having the original brass
Rosewood
20th Century Vintage Brass Bamboo Desk or Console, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
polished brass and bamboo with circular disk endings. The tabletop is a 2cm thick glass and is adorned with
Brass
Sold
H 48.55 in W 37.01 in D 18 in
Gio Ponti Vanity desk with a brass circular mirror from Hotel Royal Naples, 1955
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
. Original mirror by Fontana Arte two drawers ash, brass and mirror glass. very good original condition
Brass
Louis XV Style Marquetry Kingwood Cylinder Desk
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
gallery centered by an inverted arched pediment with cherubs. The top is flanked by four prominent brass
Brass
Art Nouveau French Sculpted Oak Office Desk and Chair
Located in Paris, FR
, beautifully complementing the polished brass handles. The desk features three finely crafted drawers, while
Brass
Antique Regency Rosewood Library Writing Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality Regency period rosewood library writing table having original Brass gallery to
Rosewood
Rounded Mahogany Writing Table Desk w/ Brass Gallery
By Kittinger Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rounded federal style brass gallery mahogany gallery.
Brass
Sold
H 28.5 in W 37 in D 15 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Kidney Trestle Gilt Brass Gallery Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
marquetry table a ecrire (writing table). Dating to the late 19th / early 20th century, exceptionally
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Sold
H 43 in W 65 in D 20.75 in
Theodore Alexander English Regency Leather Top Writing Desk with Brass Gallery
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
desk with faux book sides and a gorgeous brass gallery. The desk comes apart into three sections. There
Brass
Mid Century Lane Campaign Console Desk Brass Gallery Burl Walnut
By Lane Furniture
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Lane Mid-Century Modern burl walnut serving or console table with brass gallery back A truly
Brass
Fine 19th Century Sheraton Style Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome antique writing Table in original condition. The top with a shaped 3/4 gallery and fine
Brass
1950's French Black and Brass Gallery Writing Table/Console
Located in New York, NY
1950's French black metal and brass gallery writing table with raised glass shelf, clear glass
Brass, Metal
William IV Gonzalo Leaves Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful William IV Gonzalo leaves writing table with a brass gallery.
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Writing Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
small drawers with brass priced gallery.
Brass
Oval Mahogany Desk
By The Manheim Gallery
Located in Dallas, TX
Oval Mahogany Bench Made Partners Desk from the Manheim Gallery Collection, New Orleans, LA. The
Brass
1950s Rare Executive Desk by Gio Ponti for Rima
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Rare executive desk Lacquered metal, brass, walnut wood, laminate. Produced by Rima, 1950s
Brass, Metal
Fine Quality Satinwood Victorian Period Ladies Writing Table
Located in Darwen, GB
A fine quality satinwood Victorian period ladies writing table. The upper section having brass
George III Regency Writing Table, Attributed to John Mclean
By John Mclean
Located in London, GB
. This group of almost identical Regency rosewood writing tables, all have the same brass gallery and
$98,671
W 80.71 in L 124.02 in
Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
Wool, Silk
Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
By LINLEY London
Located in London, GB
Over the years, British design company Linley has developed expertise in creating scaled versions of famous architectural buildings including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the R...
Maple
$52,640
H 28.35 in W 64.18 in D 32.68 in
Large double-sided Renaissance-style writing desk with secrets by Leglas-Maurice
By François Leglas-Maurice
Located in Paris, FR
Large double-sided Renaissance-style writing-desk with secrets, stamped and inscribed by François-Pierre Leglas-Maurice. It won a gold medal at the 1878 Paris Exposition Universelle...
Fruitwood, Pearwood
$347,200
H 68 in W 55 in
A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
Located in Queens, NY
Jacques-Francois Delyen (1684-1761), Court Painter of King Louis XV. A Magnificent Pair of Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day" A truly ...
Oil
19th Century Silver Plate Epergne and Cruet Service
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant silver plate epergne is a rarity in that it also includes a full, cut-glass cruet set. This service’s delicate central basket is elevated above a plateau holding ten fin...
Silver Plate
Large George iv Silver Sideboard Dish, Made by Joseph Angell II, 1828
By Joseph Angell II
Located in London, GB
A large George IV silver sideboard dish, made by Joseph Angell II, 1828 English, early 19th century Diameter 75cm, depth 10cm This magnificent silver sideboard dish was made by ...
Sterling Silver
$198,863
H 57.68 in W 85.44 in
Flemish 17th, Orpheus and Animals, Large Decorative Wall Old Master Painting
Located in Greven, DE
Flemish school, 17th century Orpheus and the animals Oil on canvas, 146,5 x 217 cm Provenance: South German private collection. On an impressive, room-filling format, this painting ...
Canvas, Oil
$64,470
H 4.73 in Dm 9.85 in
400 Oz Edwardian Sterling Silver Set of 12 Plates & 12 Soup Plates London 1910
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1910 by Sydney Bellamy Harman, this wonderful, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Set of Plates, comprises 12 dinner plates and 12 soup plates, all with gadro...
Sterling Silver
American Oak Dining Suite by R.J. Horner
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This outstanding 13-piece Victorian dining suite by R.J. Horner of New York boasts intricate hand carving rarely seen in furnishings of the era. Crafted of fine golden oak, the suite...
Oak
Cartier Gold Minute Repeater
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This minute repeater carriage clock by the esteemed Cartier is a masterpiece of luxury and craftsmanship created circa 1900. Finished in gold, diamonds and cabochon moonstone with an...
Agate, Gold, Enamel
$38,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7 in W 5 in D 1 in
Voltaire's Candide True First Edition & First London Edition
Located in Savannah, GA
A rare example of a first edition Candide, published in Geneva by Cramer, 1759. 299pp. Woodcut ornaments and Voltaire's corrected pages (pp. 31/32, 41/42, 83/84, 85/86) all corresp...
Leather, Paper
$93,582Sale Price|30% Off
H 26.38 in W 61.42 in D 24.81 in
Rare pastiglia marriage chest - North of Italy, First half of 15th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Rare pastiglia marriage chest North of Italy, Liguria or Piemonte First half of 15th century wood, gesso, partly gilded, form molded and painted 67 x 156 x 63 cm Provenance : Priva...
Gesso, Wood
Blue John Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Blue John Table Circa 1840 This extraordinary table is among the finest examples of rare Blue John plateaus in a single continuous slab. Elevated by a monumental mahogany base adorn...
Precious Stone, Wood, Mahogany
$13,501 / set
H 81.89 in W 81.89 in D 22 in
Bruce Talbert for Gillow. A Walnut, Amboyna, Ebonized and Gilt Bedroom Suite.
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert (1838-1881) for Gillow and co., a rare and important walnut, amboyna, ebonized, and gilt bedroom suite, each with differing carved rosettes, comprising: a triple mirror...
Walnut
Baccarat Ormolu Cave à Liqueur
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming and rare 19th-century cave à liqueur by the renowned cristallerie Baccarat gets a unique twist thanks to its oriental design. Taking the form of a palanquin, the doré b...
Bronze
18th Century Pair George III Mahogany Gainsborough Armchairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair of 18th century Chinese Chippendale-style armchairs with newly upholstered seats and backs in green damask fabric. This pair of chairs features blind fretwork on the arms and le...
Mahogany, Upholstery
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.
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Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.